1.2.5 - Steady and Unsteady Flow
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What is steady flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how the flow behaves at a given point.
What are streamlines?
💡 Hint: Consider how water moves in a river.
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In which type of flow do fluid properties change over time?
💡 Hint: Remember the opposite of steady.
True or False: In steady flow, streamlines and pathlines are identical.
💡 Hint: Think about what properties are constant.
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How would you approach the design of a water supply system that needs to accommodate both steady and unsteady flow conditions?
💡 Hint: Consider how each flow impacts pressure differently.
In a scenario where a fluid pipeline experiences a sudden blockage, what changes would you expect in terms of flow type?
💡 Hint: Think about how a faucet behaves when obstructed.
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